Emir Sanusi Condemns Kano Violence, Calls For Peaceful Protest

Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has called for an end to the unrest. Speaking at his palace, the Emir expressed deep sorrow over the tragic events that unfolded during the #EndBadGovernance protest.

"Today is a sad day for the people of Kano as we reflect on the events of yesterday," Sanusi lamented.

"The violence of yesterday was why scholars and leaders kept warning against the possibility that miscreants and agents of destruction would hijack peaceful demonstrations and use that opportunity to cause mayhem, which led to the loss of lives, destruction of properties, and injuries to countless people."

Sanusi extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and urged parents to monitor their children closely to prevent them from being used as agents of destruction.

He described the vandalism of the multi-million naira Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) office as a setback for Kano State.

"We have vandalised and destroyed the computers, and we have wasted hundreds of millions of Naira that was supposed to be an investment in human capital," he said.

The Emir also emphasized the importance of identifying the organizers of the protest and understanding their agendas before joining any demonstrations.

"I am not against the protest but who are the organisers of the protest, and what are their agendas? We need to know all these before joining the protest," Sanusi stated.

He called on the people of Kano to expose those responsible for fomenting trouble and advised everyone to pray for peace, progress, and political stability in the state. "Any violence in Kano only hurts Kano, it hurts innocent people.

The young people who died are our children, the property that was burnt and stolen belong to the people of Kano," Sanusi added.